"Control"

As I continue on this journey of "after Emerie" I am reflecting on the importance of what has gotten me through on a daily basis.  I will take the time to blog about faith, books, blogs, music, and other things in the future to hopefully help someone else out on their own journey.

So today I want to share about a CD ( yes I still buy CDs lol) that is seriously challenging my heart and speaking to my soul! If you know anything about me, you might know that I am HIGHLY picky when it comes to what music I actually take the time to purchase and listen to, especially Christian music. Good music is a trifecta of lyrics, musicality, and vocals; I believe this group and CD represent that or at least come close.

Music can be healing or at least be a representation of words that you couldn't form yourself.  Music has helped me on days where I feel like my emotions are overwhelming and confusing; it has helped me grieve and also cry out to God.  I invite you to take a listen to some of these songs, and maybe they will speak to your soul in a way you never thought.

Ok enough of my babbling.

Artist: For King & Country
Album: Burn the Ships


I like all the songs but I will share the top 3 that put words to some deep feelings.

#1  Control - This song...man...I'll let it speak for itself.  Lately I've been struggling with being ok with the decisions I have made/am making in my life, especially regarding Aria and her care; there are so many groups of people saying one thing over another.  I just want to keep her safe and do what's best, CONTROL as much as possible.  But at the end of the day, I do not have CONTROL over anything and I need to remind myself that GOD is in control ALWAYS.


#2 Fight On, Fighter - Empowering in a Godly way.  There are many days that I just want to give up on this world, people, myself, my faith, but I know that God is calling me to keep going and this song just spoke to that inner struggle.


#3 God Only Knows - Even if I only have God, HE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH! He knows my struggles, He knows my heart, He knows when I'm sad, He loves me unconditionally even when I question Him or doubt Him, He KNOWS all. Just such a comforting song for those lonely days.

Thanks for reading and listening.
God Bless.
Peace.

Jenn

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